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Local Forecast for Southern MS/AL/LA – 7/24/24: A similar pattern over the next few days with rain chances during the afternoon
I hope everyone has had an amazing start to their week! The pattern has been pretty similar these past couple of days and it’ll continue to be like this the rest of the week. Chances for showers and thunderstorms will be possible in the afternoon and evening, but it won’t be a complete washout.
Huge Black Bear Spotted Looking for Food in Louisiana
Black bears are running rampant in Louisiana and another huge bear has been spotted in south Louisiana. In the social media group Louisiana Black Bear Report, Randy Bergeron posted photos of a huge black bear near a deer feeder, and by the looks of it, this bear has been eating well near Palmetto, Louisiana.
United Way Southwest Louisiana announces new grant recipients
Special to the American Press In a substantial move toward bolstering the resilience and capacity of local social services, United Way Southwest Louisiana is proud to announce its latest round of grant awards. Numerous regional organizations have been selected to receive funding to support critical community services ranging from youth mentoring programs to senior care, […]
Applications open for West Monroe Mayor’s Youth Council
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Applications for the 2024-2025 Mayor’s Youth Council have opened and the City of West Monroe is encouraging high schoolers to apply. The Mayor’s Youth Council helps students develop their leadership skills through volunteer work and by teaching them how the municipal government works. Youth council members will also provide insight into issues affecting the community.
Monroe Police Department set to host Senior Citizen’s Police Academy classes in August
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — According to the Monroe Police Department, Senior Citizen Police Academy classes will take place at the Emily P. Robinson Recreation Center on 3504 Jackson St. on Wednesdays, August 7, 14, 28, and Thursday, August 22, from 9 a.m. to noon. Courtesy photo of Monroe Police Department Facebook The classes are for […]
City of West Monroe receives $10K grant to be used toward park improvements
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The City of West Monroe received a $10,000 grant that will support various projects around the city. The State of Louisiana awarded West Monroe the grant as part of its efforts to promote growth in certified Louisiana Development Ready Communities (LDRC). According to the city’s...
MISSING PERSON: Bastrop PD searching for missing teenage sisters who were last seen on July 23rd
BASTROP, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Bastrop Police Department is searching for two missing juvenile sisters who left their home on July 23, 2024, around 10:30 PM. According to authorities, the sisters were last seen at the Southpoint Loop Apartments Complex. The identification and description of the sisters can be found below: Keyshia Jackson Cardell Jackson […]
Monroe gas station shooting suspect faces up to 25 years in federal prison for his alleged involvement
On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that a federal jury returned an indictment charging a Monroe man with firearm charges in connection with a shooting that took place on March 29, 2024, in Monroe, La.
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